Wordle #146

Wordle Hints and Answer for Friday, November 12, 2021

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Today's puzzle is rated Medium difficulty. The answer is a adverb with 1 vowel and uses less common letters.

Difficulty: Medium

adverb

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Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

BLADYBALDYDAILY

Hints

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Starting Hint

This word describes how something might be done or performed, often suggesting a negative quality.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might use this word to describe someone who has made a mistake or performed poorly at a task.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter B.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

Think of the opposite of 'well' when describing how something was done. The homework was done ______.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with GLADLY.

Final Clue

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Final Clue

The word starts with B and ends with Y. It means in a poor or inadequate manner.

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Answer

BADLY

This adverb is formed by adding the suffix 'ly' to the adjective 'bad,' which has Old English roots from the word 'bædde.' The word is commonly used to modify verbs and describe actions that are performed in an unsatisfactory, incorrect, or harmful way. It can also express severity, as in 'badly hurt' or 'badly needed.'

Strategy Tip

Today's word is an adverb ending in LY, which is a common pattern in English. When you identify that Y is in the final position, consider whether the word might be an adverb and try common adverb endings to narrow down your options.